Video special: Team spotlight on Niskayuna (NY)
Niskayuna reeled off 21 straight wins in 2013, drawing the consensus No. 1 national ranking. The Silver Warriors suffered their first loss in their last game, falling to eventual two-time New York Class B state champion Garden City 10-9 in the semifinals. Nisky will be back in Class A in 2014. One thing remains the […]
Syracuse’s first 2017 verbal comes from Niskayuna (NY) midfielder Quinn
When it comes to his own family, Lucas Quinn is part of the crowd. After all, both his older brothers play Division I college lacrosse at the University of Hartford, where his oldest brother, John, is a senior defender and middle brother, Evan, is a freshman goaltender. The Quinns’ father played lacrosse at Whitesboro (N.Y.) […]
Syracuse-bound Niskayuna (NY) Class of 2016 standout Goldstock will follow cousin Luke’s D-I path
Lacrosse fans will recognize the last name. After all, attackman Luke Goldstock wrapped up his varsity career at Niskayuna High School this past spring by leading the Silver Warriors to an unbeaten record through the New York state semifinals and as a consensus Top 5 player at his position nationally by high school lacrosse experts […]
Garden City playoff hero Stasco set on St. Joseph’s
It was an unforgettable moment in an unforgettable season. With two seconds remaining in regulation of the New York State Class B semifinals on June 5 at Marist College, Dale Stasco was on the receiving end of a perfect pass from teammate Cody George. Stasco then let it rip and his blast found the back […]
You make the call: Who will win Yorktown vs. Niskayuna state playoff showdown?
They’re two of the top teams not only in New York state, but in the nation. And one of them will not advance beyond the first round of the state tournament. That’s because heavyweights Yorktown and Niskayuna will battle it out in a first-round state tournament game on Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 p.m. at […]
Niskayuna speedy sophomore Picardi commits to Colgate
Last week at this time, we told you about a sophomore commitment from upstate New York power Nisakyuna with Bri Sacks’ decision to attend UMass. Sacks is not the only Silver Warriors 10th-grader bound for the Division I ranks. Anna Picardi, a center/mid, has given a verbal commitment to Colgate University. Picardi has four goals […]
Niskayuna (NY) standout Sacks (UMass) joins girls sophomore commit trend
High school sophomores making verbal commitments to Division I college programs has been a trend in the men’s lacrosse for two years. Now, it’s making its way to the women’s game. We told you about St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) midfielder Ella Bonafede, who decided on Duke, and Queensbury (N.Y.) and Queensbury (N.Y.) midfielder Mary Rahal, who […]
New York semifinal matchups, previews, predictions
West Islip’s Nicky Galasso, shown in action at left last night against Hicksville, scored five goals to match his jersey number. Yorktown and West Islip both suffered crushing losses to Syosset in last year’s playoffs. Now, they’re each within a game of playing for a state title. Connor English of Manhasset has enjoyed one of […]
What to watch for at the state quarterfinals in Albany
All three matchups will be 1 vs. 2. No, we’re not talking about seeds. We’re talking about sections. Three teams from Section 1 (Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties) will square off against their counterparts from Section 2 (Albany area) tomorrow starting at 3:30 p.m. at the University at Albany in the state quarterfinals. We’ve […]